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the earth, precaution necessary prevent
damage from lightning and minimize danger
from shocks..........com
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.... Used pull wire
through walls, floors and ceilings existing
homes......The main panel (or fuse cabinet) through
which electricity brought into the building
and then distributed various branch cir-
cuits....
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Circuit . Performs the same functions fuse the
"Circuit-Breaker" types service panel...
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Switch box ................ improper connection between "hot"
"hot" wires between "hot" wire and
a "neutral"..... Cable comprising supplying circuit.... which stands for Electrical
Metal Tubing........ type outlet which electric cords can
\V conveniently plugged in.........................
Fixture .......
Fish wire Narrow, springy metal type bent into hook
at one both ends......Explanation Standard Electrical Terms
Receptacle Outlet
Fuse
Circuit-Breaker
Electric Service Panel
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Short circuit .......................T........The power-carrying wires (usually black or
red) distinguished from the "neutral"
wires (usually white).................
"Hot" Wires ...................... Contains the main disconnect switch
for the entire wiring system, well fuses
or circuit-breakers.......
Line..... Identification wires color throughout
the system help assure that "hot" wires
will connected only "hot" wires and
that "neutral" wires run continuous un-
interrupted connection back the ground
terminal...... Type protective box which switch ter-
minals are connected the wires... flows out from the source supply one or
1
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2 more outlets, and then back..EngineeringEBooksPdf...... Any mounted electrical device such a
switch, outlet, ceiling light, etc................. Two more wires through which electricity
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Thin-wall conduit called E....A safety device which breaks the flow of
electricity whenever circuit becomes
overloaded.
Conductors ............M.....
Grounding ................ Common trade term for electric wires.....................
